Administrative Assistant/secretary

3 weeks ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant/Secretary to join our Children in Care Team.

This is a small team who are responsible for the statutory health requirements of those children that are placed into the care system within Cornwall.

Previous office experience is essential. Use of NHS systems including PAS, Maxims etc is desirable.

You will be responsible for a full range of admin activity, including liaising with multi-agencies, typing of reports and correspondence, adhering to statutory guidelines and timelines.

The post holder will be required to deal with sensitive and highly confidential information in the safeguarding of children.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Previous office experience carrying out a full range of administration and with excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Able to communicate effectively with staff of different disciplines, Trusts and Agencies’ and have a comprehensive understanding of confidentiality. Two GCSEs (or equivalent) at level ‘C’ in Maths and English and typing skills essential. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is desirable.

Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of healthcare and IT systems including Excel, all modules of PAS, Maxims and Dragon Medical Workflow Manager desirable although support and training can be provided.

The post holder will be required to deal with sensitive and highly confidential information in the safeguarding of children.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.



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